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Washington Times: The Message Behind the Russian Jet Buzzing

This week’s buzzing of a U.S. warship by two Russian SU-24 attack aircraft at a distance of 30 yards or less — close enough to read the fine print for rescue instructions under the pilot’s cockpit — shocked the world. It was meant to and it should have…

Washington Times: In and Out, Vladimir Putin’s Masterful Syria Ploy

Vladimir Putin stunned the West with his announcement this week that Russia was removing the bulk of its expeditionary force fighting in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad in that country’s civil war. However, if you look at the development from the perspective of Moscow’s national interest, the removal of Russia’s air assets makes perfect sense. Mr. Putin’s decision is perfectly aligned with Kremlin’s geopolitical goal of regaining influence on the world stage…

Washington Times: Behind The Curtain-Putin’s Financial Wisdom

Russian President Vladimir Putin liRussian President Vladimir Putin lived through the collapse of the Soviet Union, a fact often noted by pundits when attempting to offer a glimpse into his view of the world. However, Mr. Putin also lived through the Russian default and financial collapse of 1998, and both events have seared certain lessons into his psyche…

Washington Times: Why Would Iran Be Worried About Saudis Fighting ISIS? Because It’s Not About ISIS

If there ever was a more telling statement issued by a foreign power regarding underlying agendas in the Middle Eastern conflict than Iran’s statement on the Saudis entering the war against the Islamic State, I don’t know what it is…

Washington Times: Collapse of crude oil price could force Putin to surprise the world militarily

Russian President Vladimir Putin has surprised the world multiple times in the past several years militarily. His invasion and subsequent annexation of Crimea, combat support of the pro-Russian separatists in East Ukraine, and the landing of an expeditionary force in Syria, cementing a new Russian presence in the Middle East, are some recent examples that caught the West off guard. 2016 could very well bring additional geopolitical surprises from the Kremlin…

Collapse of crude oil price could force Putin to surprise the world militarily.

Washington Times: Obama’s Disrespect of Putin Coming Home to Roost

I find it very disturbing the number of times that President Obama has disrespected Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Obama’s behavior is not fitting for a president of the United States, and it has produced serious blowback…